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    daves70

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    70 Challenger convert.
    « on: January 09, 2006 - 04:58:49 PM »
    A friend I work with has a 70 Challey convert. He's had it for 18 years and had planned to restore it when he bought it. It's a 318 car and he rebuilt the motor 10 years ago and it has never ran. The car has pretty much been completely disassembled. He has some parts he bought. Rallye gauges, new seat covers,trunk pan,rallye hood. Floor pans need replaced as well as work on fenders, quarters, doors and the car needs a complete new top. He doesn't have the top. It's a non #'s matching car. He turned down $15,000 for it sight unseen a few months ago. What's it worth??? :dunno: :dunno: :dunno:
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #1 on: January 09, 2006 - 05:13:53 PM »
    If it's an original 318 car, it doesn't matter much about not being numbers matching. To be honest, the numbers matching stuff seem to be more of a matter to big block cars. I don't know why.  :screwy: In this case, it would depend on how much rust we are dealing with. It has been sitting... but where? A garage, or a field? Given what you have said... UGH, I would need some pictures to go above your 15K price tag. I know we are talking about a convertible, but the rust issue scares me to heck.  :grinyes:

      Mike
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    daves70

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #2 on: January 09, 2006 - 05:18:53 PM »
    It's been garaged all those years Mike. :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes:
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    Offline MEK-Dangerfield

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #3 on: January 09, 2006 - 05:26:09 PM »
    Quote from: daves70 on January 09, 2006 - 05:18:53 PM
    It's been garaged all those years Mike. :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes:

    OK Dave,
       BUT the trunk pans, and floor pans need replaced. The quarters and doors need work... Hmm.  :screwy: I just wonder about the frame , given it seems rust has visited the premises. I see him standing hard at 15K, but I would have trouble going much higher.

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #4 on: January 09, 2006 - 05:38:46 PM »
    the $15,000 is about right for people with a normal income.  on E-puke it would probably bring $20,000 possibly more, some people have
    alot of money to spend.  Aloha Restorations would pay good money due to their ability to turn it into a you know what clone  :swear:

    they are good people, just an example of who would spend big $ on it.   I paid $18 for mine and was offered $25 two hours later
    on the way home.  :2cents:
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    daves70

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #5 on: January 09, 2006 - 06:40:28 PM »
    I understand what you guy's are saying! He said if he could 20K he would sell it and buy ford guys  car. :grinyes: :grinyes: :grinyes:
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    daves70

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #6 on: January 10, 2006 - 03:16:20 PM »
    Anybody else have any opinions on this car's value?? :feedback:
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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #7 on: January 10, 2006 - 03:40:31 PM »
    This thread is all over it.. 15k.. being a sweet deal on the buyers end and 20k being a great deal fo0r the seller. w/o any pics I would say it's worth 'tween 16-18k.

    You have to remember non #'s matching chally verts aren't near that of the cudas.. why?? because they made 3 times that in chally verts over the cudas. Now if you have a chally BB w/ a shaker.. now were talkin, because they m,ade far fewer chally shaker cars. But chally verts are relatively common as far as e-bods go. If they buy it for 15k and put another 15k into it (goes fast) for drivetrainh and body.. it's not much.. so the car then is prob only worth 26-32k.

    All IMO  71fish
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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #8 on: January 10, 2006 - 04:15:04 PM »
    I have to agree with 71fish.  Even though your buddy believes he has all the parts you know your going to be short a few.  So you will have to buy them and they aren't cheap.  Depending on what options are on your car even a 318 car can be worth alot of money (at least to me).  I noted (in top shape) a 318 challenger with air conditioning can be expected to be insured for $52K.  Unfortunately parts and outside labor can eat up most of the difference between your buying price and the insured value.  Check out the site: :wow:
    http://www.nadaguides.com/uv/viewresults.aspx?LI=1-12-1-2031-0-0-0&Lnk=1&wSec=12&wPr=1&wPg=2032
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    Offline 41husk

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #9 on: January 11, 2006 - 11:28:36 AM »
    Challenger convertibles are pretty common?  How many were built?  I would agree they are more common than Cuda convertibles but for from common.  just my :2cents:
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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #10 on: January 11, 2006 - 01:19:38 PM »
    "Relative" to cuda convertibles.. they are common. We are talking within the e-body genre now..
    look up the #'s and you'll know what I'm talking about. That's why they don't pull nearly the same price. Hey, don't get me wrong I love them.. but I'll make you a little wager...

    I bet you'll be able to buy 10 chally verts under 20k each before you find one 71 barrycuda 318 vert..

    The bet.. 1 case of coronas at carlisle

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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #11 on: January 11, 2006 - 02:02:26 PM »
    There were a few convertible Challengers at Nats in Columbus last year and they were pricing $15 to $16k.    That was the starting price.     I would think at $15k I would have a pretty good selection of these cars.    Trick is being patient and knowing the true condition of the car.  Frame rails etc.     Remember you always spend 30% or more $$$$ money than you thought you were gonna spend in fixing up the car.
    Best of luck though, just think it thru and look around.....
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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #12 on: January 12, 2006 - 10:38:40 AM »
    I think he should take the $15K and run. Especially since it is all apart and needing restoration.
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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #13 on: January 12, 2006 - 12:27:15 PM »
    I will give you with out any arguement that the cuda verts are much rarer than the Challenger,  all I am saying is for from common.
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    Re: 70 Challenger convert.
    « Reply #14 on: January 12, 2006 - 06:25:33 PM »
    I have to agree with MEK & '71...   :cheers:  It is NOM and is not quite as rare as the Barracudas.  I think your strongest negotiation point will the rust condition and potential amount of metal replacement.  This usually makes or breaks a resto candidate.  Offer $17,500 and see where it goes...   :crazy:   :money:   
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